WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: This article was submitted by Trishawn Smith and Bridgette Baldwin as part of the AFSAC Special Emphasis Program for Black History Month, February 2021. February is the celebration of African American history and the accomplishments of black people around the world. There are many female pioneers in African American history with various accomplishments that come to mind. Some of the  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: February is the celebration of African American history and the accomplishments of Black people around the world. There are many female pioneers in African American history with various accomplishments that come to mind. Some of these pioneers are Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Madam C.J. Walker and Shirley Chisholm. Many black women also broke barriers while serving in the U.S. Military. These wom  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: The Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate's Construction Division plays a unique role in building relationships with international partners by literally building. As the organization responsible for delivering new capabilities to the warfighter, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center manages nearly all Foreign Military Sales cases through AFSAC. "Constructio  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: The Air Force core Accounting and Finance system rang in the New Year by reaching a major milestone when the office of the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition declared Full Deployment complete for the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS). This achievement is the culmination of over a year-long, teamwork intensive effort to upgrade, stabilize, deploy, an  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: Four Department of the Air Force installation Airman and Family Readiness Center Exceptional Family Member programs have been selected to host virtual Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP) workshops in fiscal 2021. STOMP is a program that empowers military parents, individuals with disabilities, and service providers with knowledge, skills, and resources, while creati  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Feb. 5 -- Air University issued the following news: As a young Air Force captain working the cyber operations floor at the 26th Network Operations Squadron on Gunter Annex, Hector Saunders would read whatever he could lay his hands on about space. So, when the window opened for Air Force officers and enlisted to apply to transfer to the U.S. Space Force in early 2020, and after giving it much thought, Saunders threw his name into the ring. As a cyber-operations officer w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: Acting SECNAV Thomas Harker has designated James F. "Hondo" Geurts as PTDO Under Secretary of the Navy. Acting Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Thomas Harker has designated James F. "Hondo" Geurts as Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Navy Feb. 4. Prior to this selection, Geurts served as the 8th Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN RD&A), from December 2017 to January 2  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: Prepare for battle! If you enjoy playing video games in your free time, the Air Force has an opportunity for you. Air Force Gaming made its official debut Nov. 11 under the Air Force Services Center with a new intramural e-sports program. Air Force Gaming is focused on supporting Air Force and Space Force resiliency and retention efforts through the creation of a global e-sports program th  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: With COVID-19 restrictions putting a halt on all intramurals since last March, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base sports officials have come up with a plan to try to get leagues back up and running. Basketball coaches had a virtual meeting earlier this month on how to move forward and whether play is even possible under the present operating environment. A decision was reached to resume play w  more